You're exactly right --just like cloth diapering-- well close to it anyway :)
I made the wipes from a double layer of flannel sewn together. We use them just like TP and have a wet bag to put them in-- that conveniently hangs on the toilet paper holder in our bathroom--instead of flushing them (boy that would be bad).
When we wash, we wash them on hot, and use some vinegar in the wash for an extra boost of disinfectant. It's really simple! We've been using them now for well over a year and never had any problem with contamination or gross factor.
Our friends describe them as luxurious-- and one of them gave the example: If you were to have a smear of poop on your arm, what would you do? Use a piece of damp toilet paper to scrub your arm, or use a wet (soapy) cloth wipe/wash cloth to scrub your arm? (For those who don't say "Oh I would just use soap and water"--lol) The answer is clear! They really do leave you feeling much cleaner down there.
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I made the wipes from a double layer of flannel sewn together. We use them just like TP and have a wet bag to put them in-- that conveniently hangs on the toilet paper holder in our bathroom--instead of flushing them (boy that would be bad).
When we wash, we wash them on hot, and use some vinegar in the wash for an extra boost of disinfectant. It's really simple! We've been using them now for well over a year and never had any problem with contamination or gross factor.
Our friends describe them as luxurious-- and one of them gave the example: If you were to have a smear of poop on your arm, what would you do? Use a piece of damp toilet paper to scrub your arm, or use a wet (soapy) cloth wipe/wash cloth to scrub your arm? (For those who don't say "Oh I would just use soap and water"--lol) The answer is clear! They really do leave you feeling much cleaner down there.